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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.96, 792.07 and 311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.96, 792.07 and 311.98 is: 430.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.96 : 792.07 = 311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.96/792.07 = 311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.96x = 792.07 × 311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.96x = 247,110.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,110.48/573.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.53

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